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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Malt beverage's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 23/100
How many beneficial nutrients Malt beverage delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Malt beverage come from — the split across carbs, fat, protein & alcohol.
89% from carbs
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Carbs 89%8.1 g per serving
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Fat 3%0.1 g per serving
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Protein 2%0.2 g per serving
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Alcohol 6%0.3 g per serving
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.1 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 6.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 50.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 21.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 50.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 14.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.0 mg | |
| Choline | 10.1 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 7.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 16.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 8.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 13.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.0 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg | |
| Selenium | 1.2 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.3 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.1 g | — |
About Malt beverage
This is a non-alcoholic malt beverage — the dark, sweet, carbonated drink sold under names like Malta, brewed from barley malt and hops much like beer but stopped short so almost no alcohol forms (only a trace, under 0.5%). It has a deep molasses-and-malt flavor that is popular across the Caribbean and Latin America, often enjoyed cold or poured over ice with a splash of milk.
Per 100 grams malta provides about 37 calories and roughly 8 grams of carbohydrate — and essentially all of that carbohydrate is sugar, at about 8 grams. There is very little protein, fat or sodium and only a trace of alcohol. People drink it by the bottle: a 12-ounce serving (about 360 grams) comes to roughly 133 calories and close to 29 grams of sugar.
Despite the wholesome "malt" image and the beer-like brewing, nutritionally malta behaves like a sweet soft drink — its calories are almost entirely sugar. It is a flavorful, alcohol-free alternative to beer for the taste, but it is best treated as a sweet treat rather than a low-sugar refreshment.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Malt beverage?
There are 37 calories in 100 g of Malt beverage, or about 11 calories in 1 fl oz (30 g).
How much protein is in Malt beverage?
Malt beverage contains 0.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Malt beverage?
Malt beverage has 8.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Malt beverage?
Malt beverage provides 0.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
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